Category Archives: Calls to Action

Senator Harkin Introduces Iraq War Resolution

Posted on May 3, 2006 by bfiacarolinevernon

Senator Harkin Introduces Iraq War Resolution by Caroline Vernon Senator Tom Harkin has just introduced a resolution for a new course in Iraq.Please call Senator Harkin and thank him for taking such a courageous and compassionate stance on this critical … Continue reading →

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Iowa Blog Roundup

Posted on April 22, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Iowa Blog Roundup By Sam Garchik I just figured out how to subscribe to Feedblitz's blog email. I enter the blog urls that I want to read, and then every morning, I get an email with updates from those blogs. This … Continue reading →

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Change the Course Campaign!

Posted on April 20, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Change the Course Campaign by Sam Garchik This just in from Michelle Vanderhoff on the “Change the Course” campaign: We are trying to get a debate on House floor on Iraq. Quad Cities and Progressive Action for the Common Good are … Continue reading →

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Working Toward Economic Justice in the QC

Posted on April 19, 2006 by bfiacarolinevernon

Working Toward Economic Justice in the QC: By Caroline Vernon “Tax-Day” Leadership planning session and Wake-Up Walmart Demonstration We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day to “get active“. Over a dozen community leaders and concerned citizens started … Continue reading →

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Tax-Day Wal-Mart Demonstration in the Quad Cities

Posted on April 14, 2006 by bfiacarolinevernon

Tax Day Walmart Demonstration by Caroline VernonTax- Day Walmart Demonstration – in the Quad CitiesMaking a push for the Fair Share For Health Care Bill Saturday, April 15th12:30pm – 1:30pmNortheast corner of 53rd & Elmore(parking at Staples)DavenportFriends,Iowa needs our … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Events and Happenings

Posted on April 11, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Upcoming Events and Happenings DFA NIGHT SCHOOL STARTS TUESDAY This spring, you can join four online sessions of DFA Night School that will teach you the basics in campaign tactics: message, volunteer recruitment, canvassing and phoning. The Night School sessions … Continue reading →

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ONE LAST GLOBAL WARMING WARNING

Posted on March 9, 2006 by bfiamollyreagan

ONE LAST GLOBAL WARMING WARNING From the New York Times ….March 5, 2006, Comes this article entitled : “WARM, WARMER, WARMEST” By NICHOLAS D. KRISTOF “One of the hottest environmental battles has been over oil drilling in the coastal … Continue reading →

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Controversy, Cruelty and Cats: North Iowa Town in Uproar

Posted on February 23, 2006 by bfialindathieman

Controversy, Cruelty and Cats: North Iowa Town in Uproar by Linda Thieman On Monday morning, February 20, 2006, Joel Kolker, manager of Kiefer Built Trailers in Kanawha, Iowa (Hancock County) stood in front of a meeting of approximately 120 employees … Continue reading →

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IOWA’S WATER WOES

Posted on February 19, 2006 by bfiamollyreagan

IOWA'S WATER WOES Last Sunday, February 12th, the headlines of the Des Moines Register read: 'NO CLEAR SOLUTIONS TO STATE'S TAINTED WATER' This article by Perry Beeman/Register staff writer goes on to say that recreation and more businesses would come … Continue reading →

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Help Bring Air America Radio to Cedar Rapids-Iowa City

Posted on February 18, 2006 by Trish Nelson

Help bring Air America Radio to the Cedar Rapids-Iowa City Corridor Hey, radio fans, are you tired of Rush Limbaugh and the right wing lies, distortions, and propaganda every time you turn on the radio for news? Well, … Continue reading →

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